Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)
¾ cup tomato paste
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
1 cup cheese tortellini
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender but not brown, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste, tomatoes, broth, sugar, bay leaf, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a simmer and add tortellini.
Simmer until tortellini is tender, 10-12 minutes or according to package directions. Add additional chicken broth to thin soup, if desired. Remove bay leaf before serving.
3 servings, 300 calories per serving
